Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
JBObservation Date:
May 1, 2021Submitted:
May 1, 2021Zone or Region:
East CentralActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Earl Peak, South GullyTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Wet SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
6700Aspect:
SEComments:
15-30cm crown, approx 200' wide, located below south ridge of Earl Peak.Photo:
Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Avalanche appeared to be recent wind slab that had become wet during the day. Slide occured at about 1230pm, skier triggered, able to ski out. Debris ran approx 700 feet down gully. Good reminder that winter time hazards can still exist in the spring!